Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dillon Mazerolle, Benjamin Bronson, Boguslaw Kruczek
Summary: Cross-flow microfiltration of fast pyrolysis bio-oil can be improved through the use of online cleaning strategies like compressed air backflushing, which has been shown to increase overall throughput of the process by more than 100%. The reversibility of fouling accumulation on the filtration media was confirmed, and the online cleaning techniques have shown promise in increasing the efficiency of the filtration process over extended operating times.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhan Wang, Zhenfu Gao
Summary: A new flux prediction model for steady cross-flow microfiltration was established in this paper, considering the effect of shear stress to alleviate membrane fouling. The model showed higher accuracy in both laminar and turbulent flow regimes, with new criterion relationships between Sherwood number, Reynolds number, and Schmidt number also being established. The validity of the proposed model was confirmed with different suspensions and membranes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mads Koustrup Jorgensen, Tuve Mattsson
Summary: Membrane fouling remains a key limiting factor in membrane technology applications. This study used fluid dynamic gauging to investigate the influence of charge effects on cake cohesive strength, revealing the importance of foulant surface charge and ionic composition on the (ir)removability of cake layers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Teresa Poerio, Thomas Denisi, Rosalinda Mazzei, Fabio Bazzarelli, Emma Piacentini, Lidietta Giorno, Efrem Curcio
Summary: Microfiltration is an effective and feasible green process for wastewater treatment. However, fouling can severely impact its efficiency and economic viability. This study evaluated the extent of membrane fouling and its effect on flux decline during microfiltration of olive mills wastewater. It also assessed the cleaning efficiency and identified the dominant fouling mechanisms for different membrane materials.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chen Song, Gregory C. Rutledge
Summary: The study investigated the separation performance of electrospun P84 polyimide fibrous membranes in emulsified oil removal, showing moderate oil rejections between 85% and 90%, with permeate flux restoration to nearly 100% after foulant removal by heat treatment. Compared to other common membrane polymers, P84 membranes demonstrated advantages in robustness against fouling and ease of regeneration.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Beatriz Gonzalez-Munoz, Fernanda Garrido-Vargas, Carolina Pavez, Fernando Osorio, Jianshe Chen, Edmundo Bordeu, Jose A. O'Brien, Natalia Brossard
Summary: Red wines are characterized by astringency, which is influenced by factors like tannins, salivary proteins, and anthocyanins. These interactions lead to different tactile sensations and require further research, particularly regarding the origins and development of astringency.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bio Sigui B. Bamba, Carole C. Tranchant, Allassane Ouattara, Paul Lozano
Summary: This study investigated the use of ceramic membrane microfiltration for harvesting microalgae at relatively high cross-flow velocity, showing it to be a suitable option for certain microalgae such as Chlorella vulgaris. Different algal suspensions were tested to understand the impact of feedstock characteristics on permeation flux and resistance mechanisms. The results suggest that the process can achieve high permeation fluxes with varying contributions from cake resistance and pore adsorption/blocking, depending on the algal species.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Thomas C. France, Francesca Bot, Alan L. Kelly, Shane Crowley, James A. O'Mahony
Summary: Changes in physicochemical properties and distribution of constituents in skim milk during low temperature MF affect filtration performance and product composition. Processing temperature within the cold MF range significantly impacts energy consumption, protein distribution, and membrane fouling.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Thomas C. France, Alan L. Kelly, Shane Crowley, James A. O'Mahony
Summary: The differences between warm and cold microfiltration lie in their advantages and disadvantages: cold filtration improves microbial quality and reduces fouling, but increases mechanical and thermal energy consumption.
Review
Polymer Science
Aysegul Gul, Jakub Hruza, Fatma Yalcinkaya
Summary: Membrane fouling is a common issue in membrane separation processes, and cleaning the membrane is crucial for improving performance. Various techniques, including physical and chemical methods, are used for membrane cleaning. Factors such as cleaning time, chemical concentration, and temperature play a significant role in determining the effectiveness of chemical cleaning.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Henry J. Tanudjaja, Aditya Anantharaman, Angie Qi Qi Ng, Yunqiao Ma, Melike Beguem Tanis-Kanbur, Andrew L. Zydney, Jia Wei Chew
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive understanding of protein fouling of membranes, discussing the effects of operating conditions and properties of proteins and membranes, and describing tools and techniques for characterization and monitoring. It also presents future research directions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jean-Claude Boulet, Elissa Abi-Habib, Stephanie Carrillo, Stephanie Roi, Frederic Veran, Arnaud Verbaere, Emmanuelle Meudec, Anais Rattier, Marie-Agnes Ducasse, Bodil Jorgensen, Jeanett Hansen, Sophie Le Gall, Celine Poncet-Legrand, Veronique Cheynier, Thierry Doco, Aude Vernhet
Summary: The concentrations of anthocyanins and tannins extracted from berries in wines and from skin macerations in model solutions were studied for different grape varieties, maturation levels, and vintages. The analysis of cell wall polysaccharides using both the classical method and comprehensive microarray polymer profiling provided a comprehensive understanding of the polysaccharidic composition. The extraction efficiency was higher in wines compared to model solutions, with non acylated anthocyanins having the highest extraction efficiency, followed by tannins and p-coumaroylated anthocyanins. The polysaccharidic composition suggested the involvement of homogalacturonans, rhamnogalacturonans, and extensins in the extraction process.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huang Teik Lay, Rong Wang, Jia Wei Chew
Summary: This study investigates membrane fouling caused by pure particles and mixtures, revealing the impact of different types of particles and a level of analysis. The results show that mixtures exhibit more severe flux decline and higher pore blockage parameters compared to pure constituents, but internal cake resistance parameters may not necessarily follow the same trend.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huang Teik Lay, Rong Wang, Jia Wei Chew
Summary: This study investigates the fouling behaviors of latex particles with three different shapes on membrane fouling. It is found that particle shape has a significant impact on external fouling, but a relatively small impact on internal fouling. Moreover, peanut-shaped particles with vertical orientation exhibit deeper penetration below the membrane.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huang Teik Lay, Rique Jie En Yeow, Yunqiao Ma, Andrew L. Zydney, Rong Wang, Jia Wei Chew
Summary: This study investigated the external and internal membrane fouling caused by three proteins with different net charges. Results showed that lysozyme had the most severe impact on flux decline, followed by BSA. Various analysis methods revealed different characteristics of protein fouling on the membrane surface.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chantal Ghanem, Patricia Taillandier, Ziad Rizk, Nancy Nehme, Jean Pierre Souchard, Youssef El Rayess
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Pritam Das, Jean-Christophe Remigy, Jean-Francois Lahitte, Andries D. van der Meer, Barbara Garmy-Susini, Clemence Coetsier, Sandrine Desclaux, Patrice Bacchin
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hiba Kawtharani, Selma Pascale Snini, Sorphea Heang, Jalloul Bouajila, Patricia Taillandier, Florence Mathieu, Sandra Beaufort
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Francisco Javier De la Torre-Gonzalez, Jose Alberto Narvaez-Zapata, Patricia Taillandier, Claudia Patricia Larralde-Corona
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Patrice Bacchin, Jacques Leng, Jean-Baptiste Salmon
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses the applications of evaporation, pervaporation, and forward osmosis at the microfluidic scales, highlighting both the differences and similarities between these passive-transport phenomena.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natasha Alethea Luyt, Sandra Beaufort, Benoit Divol, Mathabatha Evodia Setati, Patricia Taillandier, Florian Franz Bauer
Summary: The study investigates the negative interaction between Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lachancea thermotolerans during wine fermentations. Direct physical contact between these two yeast species reduces the culturability and viability of Lachancea thermotolerans, leading to earlier cell death, while also impacting the culturability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This interaction does not significantly affect major fermentation metabolites but does influence the production of some volatile compounds.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adriana Ferreira, Micheline Abbas, Philippe Carvin, Patrice Bacchin
Summary: In this study, a continuum mechanical model is proposed to describe the dynamics of relaxation in concentrated colloids near a phase transition. The model takes into account the equation of state and osmotic pressure of colloids, allowing for the description of fast expansion and relaxation of accumulated gels.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hiba Kawtharani, Sandra Beaufort, Philippe Anson, Patricia Taillandier, Florence Mathieu, Selma Pascale Snini
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of inoculum concentration and inoculation method of Geotrichum candidum (G. candidum) on the concentrations of phenyllactic acid (PLA) and T-2 toxin. The results showed that inoculating G. candidum at a concentration of 0.4 g/L in freeze-dried form led to PLA production and a significant reduction in T-2 toxin concentration. Additionally, using the activated form of G. candidum at the same concentration further enhanced PLA concentration and improved T-2 toxin reduction. Similar results were obtained in experiments conducted on artificially infected barley kernels mimicking the malting step.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marianne Gosset, Christine Roques, Patricia Taillandier
Summary: Biofilms play a significant role in oenology, affecting both the quality of wine and the winemaking process. This paper reviews the nature of yeast and bacterial biofilms in the wine industry, their negative effects, and the applications and mechanisms associated with their presence in wine.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nonthaporn Wong, Kaemwich Jantama, Claire Joannis Cassan, Patricia Taillandier
Summary: In this study, the production of 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO) by Escherichia coli NSK015 was optimized by investigating various parameters. The best conditions for improving 1,3-PDO production were determined to be aerobic conditions at 300 rpm agitation with two Rushton turbine impellers and a concentration of 7.5 μmol L-1 coenzyme B12. The strain achieved a high yield of 1,3-PDO in fed-batch fermentation with a two-pulsed continuous feeding strategy, showing potential for large-scale production.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michella Dawra, Jalloul Bouajila, Marc El Beyrouthy, Alain Abi Rizk, Patricia Taillandier, Nancy Nehme, Youssef El Rayess
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical composition and biological activities (in vitro) of Salvia fruticosa (Mill.), the most medicinal plant used in Lebanon. The extracts, obtained using solvents with increasing polarity, were screened for their chemical composition and biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-Alzheimer, antiproliferation, and antibacterial activities. The results showed that the methanol extract exhibited strong antioxidant activity, the ethyl acetate extract showed the strongest inhibition against acetylcholinesterase activity, the dichloromethane extract had the best antiproliferation effect on HCT-116 cells, and the ethyl acetate extract demonstrated the strongest antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli. This study highlights the chemical composition and therapeutic potential of S. fruticosa, and identifies several compounds for the first time in plant extracts, emphasizing the originality of this research.
Article
Plant Sciences
Michella Dawra, Nancy Nehme, Marc El Beyrouthy, Alain Abi Rizk, Patricia Taillandier, Jalloul Bouajila, Youssef El Rayess
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical composition and biological activities of fruit and leaf extracts of Berberis libanotica, an endemic Lebanese plant. Various compounds were detected in the extracts, and the methanolic leaf extract showed the highest antioxidant capacity. The dichloromethane fruit extract reduced the activity of acetylcholinesterase and exhibited the best inhibition against certain cancer cells. The cyclohexane fruit and leaf extracts showed strong antibacterial effects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Charaf E. Merzougui, Pierre Roblin, Pierre Aimar, Antoine Venault, Yung Chang, Christel Causserand, Patrice Bacchin
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P. Bacchin, D. Snisarenko, D. Stamatialis, P. Aimar, C. Causserand
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Patrice Bacchin, Kirill Glavatskiy, Vincent Gerbaud
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiawei Hou, Shixuan Guo, Nigel Graham, Wenzheng Yu, Kening Sun, Ting Liu
Summary: A novel 2D composite membrane based on r-HGO and MXene materials was developed, demonstrating exceptional performance for water treatment in terms of permeability, pollutant rejection, and physical stability. The optimization of preparation conditions and material proportions can result in high water flux and efficient removal of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Retraction
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Liu, Jinghong Liu, Liang Zhu, Shanfu Tang, Huixin Xiong
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alexander T. Bridge, Noah P. Wamble, Matthew S. Santoso, Joan F. Brennecke, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: This study demonstrates the reproducible preparation of high-flux defect-free asymmetric gas separation membranes using Cyrene(TM) as a majority dope formulation component. By adjusting the volume ratios of Cyrene(TM) and THF, as well as the concentrations of Matrimid(R) and the dry step time, optimal membrane performance is achieved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alessandra Imbrogno, Han Ya Lin, Babak Minofar, Andrea Iris Schaefer
Summary: In this study, a composite nanofiber membrane containing cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin-epichlorohydrin was prepared and evaluated for the removal of steroid hormones. The results showed that the membrane had high adsorption capacity and the ability to form a specific inclusion complex interaction with the hormones, indicating its potential application in hormone removal.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bora Shin, Jaewon Shin, Yanuar Chandra Wirasembada, Ki Young Park, Jinwoo Cho
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to estimate the initial flux of volatile fatty acids in the direct contact membrane distillation process. It identifies the parameters affecting the flux and their relationship with pH.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi-Jui Yeh, Jr Rong Liou, Wei Lin, Kuo-Lun Tung, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: This study demonstrates an effective plasma engineering method to create nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (NGQD)-inorganic nanocomposites for tunable molecular separation. The composite materials show high separation efficiency and controllable nanopore structures, making them potentially valuable for various applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Horacio Lopez-Marques, Kristofer L. Gleason, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Rita Sulub-Sulub, J. Ehren Eichler, Hyeonji Oh, C. Buddie Mullins, Benny D. Freeman, Manish Kumar
Summary: In this study, water transport properties in Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) membranes were investigated. It was found that membranes synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures exhibited varying water permeabilities. Compared to other polymeric materials, CMS membranes showed high water permeability, indicating potential for dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dmitry A. Alentiev, Roman Yu. Nikiforov, Marina A. Rudakova, Danil P. Zarezin, Maxim A. Topchiy, Andrey F. Asachenko, Nikolay A. Belov, Maxim Bermeshev
Summary: A series of new norbornene-type monomers containing linear and branched substituents were synthesized, and robust thin membranes were prepared by vinyl-addition polymerization. Gas separation performance for the synthesized polymers was evaluated, and the structure of substituent side chains was found to significantly affect gas permeability and CO2 facilitated transport.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hasan Ismaeel, David Gibson, Eleonora Ricci, Maria Grazia De Angelis
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based group contribution method (ML-GC) was developed to predict pure polymer parameters and successfully applied to predict gas solubility and gas solubility isotherms in glassy polymeric membranes. The model showed satisfactory performance on a small dataset, but has the potential to provide more accurate predictions for a wider range of polymers as more data becomes available.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Ji, Yu Sun, Huilin Li, Qiang Fu, Yan Zhang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that vibration- or rotation-based techniques can effectively mitigate fouling during membrane filtration. However, it is difficult to incorporate these techniques with spiral wound modules (SWMs) widely used in water and wastewater treatment. This study developed a prototype membrane system to accommodate angular vibrations with a modified SWM, and experimental results showed that applying angular vibrations can effectively control algal fouling in an SWM with lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lakshmeesha Upadhayaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizabal, Radoslaw Gorecki, Suzana P. Nunes
Summary: Increasing temperatures worldwide pose a significant health risk, exacerbated by high humidity. Conventional air conditioners contribute heavily to carbon dioxide emissions, with dehumidification being a major factor. Membrane-based dehumidification system offers energy efficiency and non-toxic water vapor removal. This study demonstrates a membrane dehumidification system with polymeric hollow fibers coated with a green polyphenol coating, showing remarkable water vapor transport rate and selectivity. Long-term testing reveals minimal decline in vapor transport and a 4-5 times higher coefficient of performance (COP) compared to conventional dehumidifiers, making it a highly competitive, energy-saving device with reduced emissions and a smaller footprint.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
